Tostada Shells

Mexican Appetizer ­ TOSTADA SHELLS ­ INGREDIENTS ­ 6 corn tortillas 1½ tablespoon olive oil (½ teaspoon on each tortilla side) ­ SPECIAL UTENSILS ­ baking sheet aluminum foil or parchment paper ­ Serves 6. […]

Share this Post:

The Looming Apocalypse

My family’s favorite brand of freedom I love refried beans. They’re part of my heritage, my family’s culinary history, and an essential ingredients in the world’s greatest cuisine – Mexican. So you can imagine I’m […]

Share this Post:

Fajita Bowls

Mexican Entree FAJITA BOWLS ­ INGREDIENTS ­ 4 8″ flour tortillas non-stick spray ½ teaspoon red chili powder ¾ teaspoon cumin ¼ teaspoon coriander ¾ teaspoon Poultry MagicTM spice or chicken seasoning 1½ pounds chicken […]

Share this Post:

Toasted Rice and Bean Burrito

Mexican Entree TOASTED RICE-AND-BEAN BURRITO INGREDIENTS ¼ medium onion½ red bell pepper1 avocado¾ cup rice1½ cups water1 15-ounce cans pinto beans with jalapeno peppers1 7-ounce can diced tomatoes2 ounces Cotija cheese¼ cup sour cream¼ teaspoon […]

Share this Post:

Carl La Fong’s Cooking Mishap #1, Quesadilla

The sticker says, “Two tortillas.” I like to cook. So does my friend, Carl La Fong*. Although a really good cook, Carl occasionally makes mistakes. Sometimes they’re doozies. In the spirit of helping fledgling chefs, […]

Share this Post: